Microwave Exposure Systems for In Vivo Biological Experiments: A Systematic Review

Author

Paffi, Alessandra ; Merla, Caterina ; Pinto, R. ; Lovisolo, G.A. ; Liberti, Micaela ; Marino, C. ; Repacholi, M. ; Apollonio, Francesca

Author_Institution

Dept. of Inf. Eng., Electron. & Telecommun. (DIET), La Sapienza Univ. of Rome, Rome, Italy

Volume

61

Issue

5

fYear

2013

fDate

May-13

Firstpage

1980

Lastpage

1993

Abstract

This paper provides a systematic review and classification of in vivo microwave exposure systems used from 1999 for bioelectromagnetic investigations. The main features of each system´s typology are presented and discussed for different types of experiments. From our critical analysis, some key issues have been identified and addressed concerning the importance of reliable dosimetric characterization of exposure systems for different types of in vivo study. Our review of the strengths and weaknesses of each electromagnetic exposure system will be useful for identifying those features necessary for new bioelectromagnetics studies involving exposures to high-frequency fields, typical of those used in new telecommunication technologies, and multiple sources.

Keywords

bio-optics; biological effects of fields; dosimetry; reviews; bioelectromagnetic investigations; dosimetric characterization; electromagnetic exposure system; high-frequency fields; in vivo biological experiments; in vivo microwave exposure systems; system typology features; systematic review; telecommunication technologies; Dipole antennas; Dosimetry; In vivo; Mice; Rats; Exposure systems; in vivo biological experiments; microwave (MW); review;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0018-9480

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/TMTT.2013.2246183

Filename

6470730